Cab drivers more likely to be displaced by AVs than truckers

A report found truckers are unlikely to be significantly affected because of the existing driver shortage and the belief that autonomous tech will support rather than replace them.

By Jason Plautz • Aug. 9, 2018

UK port association says industry is not prepared for 'no deal' Brexit

Two-thirds of business leaders now think no deal is the most likely scenario for the negotiations, however.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 8, 2018

Petroleum, consumer spending behind carload boom

Traffic in July shows a strong return from a recession, but trade wars are tempering expectations that growth will last.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 6, 2018

Transportation, warehouse employment falls by 1,300

The reduction of jobs shows an understanding of business cycles, indicating healthy, forward looking companies in the industry.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 6, 2018

Heavy-duty truck orders reach record 52K

The growing order backlog creates a supply-demand imbalance, causing higher transportation costs, but spot rates may offer short-term relief.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 3, 2018

Toyota will deploy 'Beta' hydrogen fuel cell truck this fall

The explosion of online commerce has reshaped the need for zero-emissions trucks, leading to lower fuel costs and a cleaner environment.

By Rich Weissman • Aug. 3, 2018

BNSF bans retrofitted tank cars from crude oil service

Tank car owners who invested heavily to upgrade fleets to 2015 safety standards face significant losses if railroads continue to limit their usage in favor of standards even more stringent.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

Engine-maker Cummins voluntarily recalls 500K trucks over faulty part

The recall will roll out in two phases, beginning this month, to replace a defective system that is creating excess emissions of nitrogen oxides. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2018

Could a vessel fire sink your company's supply chain?

Any disruption in a single voyage has a significant ripple effect.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2018

Wheels up: How Delta uses RFID to ensure a smooth supply chain

Delta's foray into RFID for logistics began in 2012 — and has yet to lose steam.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • July 31, 2018

How an 11-day truck strike in Brazil hurt Unilever's top line

The consumer goods retailer saw its revenues fall 0.6% and sales decline up to 9% due to the strike.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

How COSCO responded to a cyberattack on its systems

The attack shut down the carrier's customer service phone lines and emails in the Americas, forcing a contingency plan on one of the world's largest shipping lines.

By Edwin Lopez • July 31, 2018

Uber shuts down self-driving truck unit

The company wants to instead focus on development of self-driving cars, leaving one fewer player in the market to work on autonomous truck technology. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 31, 2018

COSCO restores service 5 days after cyberattack

Phone and email services are back to normal, although local websites in the Americas remain offline to ensure network security.

By Edwin Lopez • July 30, 2018

Air freight loses momentum amid weak world trade

A "recent pick-up in protectionist measures" may be behind a drop in new export orders, according to the International Air Transport Association.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 30, 2018

EPA will again enforce production limits on 'glider' trucks

The American Trucking Associations said glider trucks create a competitive disadvantage for fleets investing in environmentally friendly technology. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 27, 2018

Trucking Alliance calls to end all ELD exemptions

The group says exemptions let drivers get away with skirting the rules, undermining the safety benefits of the law.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 25, 2018

Ransomware attack hits COSCO in US

The shipping line's North America branch is suffering slowed communications due to a cyberattack that began Tuesday.

By Edwin Lopez • July 25, 2018

Boeing forecasts 'unprecedented' pilot demand over next two decades

Pilot recruitment and training will be vital to meet the expected demand as e-commerce and the desire for rapid delivery grows. 

By Barry Hochfelder • July 25, 2018

Strike at Canadian Pacific has 'no lingering effects' on rail operations

Labor unions ratified agreements this summer, setting up stability for CP and shippers using the railway. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 24, 2018

HMM joins NYSHEX

With the addition of the twelfth largest shipping line, NYSHEX can claim most Transpacific carriers now operate directly on its marketplace.

By Edwin Lopez • July 24, 2018

Shipping lines reduce service loops ahead of tariffs

The recent deal between Maersk, MSC and ZIM can also be read as a way to cut two service loops ahead of a drop in demand.

By Edwin Lopez • July 24, 2018

Trucking growth reaches 'short-term limit'

Shippers seem willing to pay up for freight to transport their goods, but transportation infrastructure may be unable to accommodate higher rates of volume growth. 

By Shefali Kapadia • July 23, 2018

Help wanted: The giant risk supply chain managers are ignoring

Job openings in the U.S. have reached new highs, and the shortage of labor is hurting companies from coast to coast. 

By Rich Weissman • July 23, 2018

Poor communication with dispatchers fuels high driver turnover rate

The 45th day of a driver's employment is a critical time, and relationships with recruiters and dispatchers could define whether the employee stays.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 20, 2018